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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ will destroy Medicaid, Food Stamps and other safety net programs for low-income people
Stephen A Crockett Jr , NewsOne
The bill would extend tax cuts from 2017 and would include Trump’s 2024 campaign promises not to tax tips, Social Security, and car interest loans There would also be a larger deduction, $32,000 for couples, a boost to the Child Tax Credit, and a $30,000 cap on state and local tax deductions
That s offset by $1 9 trillion in savings largely from the rollback of green energy tax credits, for a net tally of $3 7 trillion in costs over the decade, according to the most recent estimates along with billions more in savings from the safety net cuts ” AP reports
See Big, Beautiful Bill, p 6
FY 2026 Budget Plan cuts and guts education dollars and programs
By Charlene Crowell
(TriceEdneyWire com) - In the first 100 days of the current Trump Administration term, over 250,000 federal employees have had their jobs cut, planned to be cut or have taken a buyout according to a recent New York Times tally With a 46 percent staff reduction –1,380 employees - the Department of Education is among the hardest hit agencies
The recently released FY 2026 budget plan underscores the administration’s determination to shutter the agency and eliminate programs that support the nation s strides to remain educationally competitive and economically viable in a global economy
See Budget Plan, p 6
DOJ charges N.J. congresswoman with assaulting law enforcement at ICE facility
By Raquel Coronell Uribe and Ryan J Reilly, NBC News
Delancey Hall ICE detention prison, in Newark, N J Angelina Katsanis / AP file
WASHINGTON The Justice Department has filed charges against a Democratic member of Congress alleging that she assaulted law enforcement officers during a protest outside an immigration detention facility in New Jersey earlier this month
Rep LaMonica McIver D-N J faces two counts of assaulting resisting and impeding law enforcement officials in connection with an incident at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Newark, according to court documents made public on Tuesday
See DOJ, p 6
South Africans dispute claims of genocide against white farmers in their country
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Superintendent submits end-of-school per sonnel and pr og r am adjustments
Gr eene County School System gets Clean Report fr om State Examiner s Of fice
The Greene County Board of Education held its monthly session Monday May 19, 2025 with all board members present, with the exception of Mr Brandon Merriweather
The first presentation to the board was the FY 2024 State Audit Report given by Ms Shelly Patrenos of the State Examiners Office The audit review focused on Title I Federal Program and the Child Nutrition Program
Ms Patrenos applauded the board and staff for having a ‘clean report ’ She commended CSFO Ms Marquita Lennon for the excellence and transparency of her work The full State Audit report will be available to the board by the end of June
The board acted on the personnel and administrative items, presented by Superintendent Dr Corey
Greene County
Jones, which signal the usual procedures for ending the regular school term and initiating programs and project for the summer session
The board approved the following administrative service items recommended by the superintendent
* Quote from Glenwood to teach a 2-day MCS class for up to 10 staff members in the Greene County School System in the amount of $3 300
* Agreement between Greene County Board of Education and Stericycle for biohazards pick up services for a pickup fee of $53 33 a month
* Quote from Allianz Solutions for ACT Bootcamp June 9 -12 for up to 25 students per session in the amount of $8,100
* Quote from C & J Resources for ACT Bootcamp
July 7 – 10 in the amount of $4 060
* Permission for Black Scholars Committee to use 2 buses to transport students from Greene County to Stillman College June 23 – July 18
* Code Explorers Partnership agreement with the Alabama State Department of Education s Computer Science for Alabama Initiative and Southeastern Center of Robotics Education (SCORE) at Auburn University for the following teachers: (Teachers will receive compensation via the program): Carolyn Beck –Kindergarten; Danielle Sanders-Williams – 1st grade; Montoya Binion –2nd grade; Walter Taylor –2nd grade
* 4-day work week for all extended employees beginning June 2, 2025, and ending July 26, 2025
* Payment of all bills
claims, and payroll
* Bank reconciliations as submitted by Mrs Marquita Lennon, CSFO * Certified bid from Game Day Athletic Surfaces Inc the only bidder in the amount of $1,683,748 00 for athletic improvements (Phase I Track)
• Superintendent to hire legal representation for personnel matter The personnel service items approved by the board included the following:
* Retirement of Trudi Finley Kindergarten teacher at Eutaw Primary School, effective June 1, 2025 * Resignations of Lorrisa Holder Science TEAMS teacher effective June 3, 2025
See School Board, p 2
Republican food stamp (SNAP) cuts thr eaten Ala bama’s economy and food security
Experts warn that Republicans plan to slash food assistance could devastate Alabama’s economy, increase hunger and strain state resources
By Alex Jobin, Alabama Political Reporters
Last week, Republican lawmakers in the U S House Agriculture Committee passed legislation that would cut as much as $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP which provides benefits to lowincome families to subsidize their food and grocery costs
More than 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to afford food, but Republicans are looking to gut the program in order to finance President Trump s big beautiful bill,” which, among other things, would expand tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans
APR spoke with Alabama Arise’s senior policy analyst Carol Gundlach to better understand what the Republican overhaul of SNAP entails and how cutting food stamps could affect Alabamians across the state
Gundlach began our conversation by detailing how the Republican proposal would shift the cost of administering SNAP from the federal government to the states, a move that would heavily impact Alabama s General Fund
“Assuming that it passes in the form that came out of the House Agriculture Committee, the real simple bottom line is it would cost Alabama at least $115 million to $120 million in General Fund money if you wanted to maintain the SNAP program ” Gundlach told APR Now, I say at least because what the bill that came out of the Ag Committee does is it increases Alabama s share of the cost of administering the SNAP program It basically moves that from 50 percent to 75 percent We think that would cost us $35 million more or less a year ” Gundlach explained that states could face even higher cost burdens under the proposal depending on their “error rate” when distributing SNAP benefits It would require that states pay for at least 5 percent of the actual cost of the food benefits that are distributed but it will increase that amount based
on the state ‘error rate The error rate is a really complicated formula that looks at how much states overpaid or underpaid in benefits and it looks at the timeliness of getting benefits out,” she explained “It is not a measure of fraud and you know [U S Rep Barry Moore, R-Ala ] during the committee discussion kept talking about the error rate representing fraud that is simply a misunderstanding of what the error rate is Alabama’s got one of the lowest error rates in the nation but we re at 7 percent and we ve always been real proud that we have such a good error rate We are worried about how this formula is gonna work itself out If we even just had to pay for 5 percent of benefits that would be a hit of about $90 million to the general fund
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Alabama could be hit with additional costs
ranging from $86 million to $431 million depending on the state s future error rates if the Republican legislation passes into law Between 2003 and 2023 Alabama s highest recorded error rate was 8 02 percent under the Republicans’ proposal that error rate would carry an estimated $344 million price tag for the state today However it is important to note that these cost estimates are based on the size of the population currently receiving SNAP benefits in Alabama In reality those costs would likely be lower than estimated if the legislation were to pass due to other provisions of the bill which would directly cut food benefits and terminate eligibility for many SNAP participants, thereby reducing Alabama’s financial obligation by kicking Alabamians off of SNAP Gundlach said she does not know how the state will be able to afford the increased cost of administering SNAP without letting many Alabamians go hungry “I simply can’t imagine how we could do this I spend my life watching the budgets and I have no idea, in a time of slightly declining revenues but also all kinds of other increased costs, how on Earth the general fund could come up with that amount of money every year, year in and year out
See SNAP, p. 2
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A day after 59 white South Africans were welcomed to America as refugees more than 86 000 South African farmers who are mostly white are gathering this week at the NAMPO Harvest Day trade fair, an annual agricultural exhibition considered the largest in the Southern Hemisphere
See Genocide, p 6
On May 12, 2025, the Eutaw Police Department arrested John Gee, of Eutaw for disorderly conduct The Greene County Sheriff Department arrested Matthew Davenport 36 of Demopolis on May 14, for failure to appear for theft of property 4th degree On May 15, Doni Darby 41 of Tuscaloosa was arrested for failure to
appear for use/possession of drug paraphernalia and on May 16, Starclesha Hutton 23 of Boligee was arrested for failure to appear/failure to wear a seat belt
Eutaw Police Department reported the following incidents 5/9 - Michelle Williams reported an incident 5/10 - Dexter N Cooper reported an incident
County Sheriff Department reported the following bond 5/19 - Wesley McNeil was released on a bond of $1,000 for driving under the influence
Rep LaMonica McIver, D-N J , with Rep Rob Menendez and Rep Bonnie Watson Colemen holds a press conference on May 9, 2025 after Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested while protesting at
Afrikaner refugees
South Africa,
Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va , on May 12 Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Carol’s Notes
Tribute to Malcolm X May 19 1925 – February 21 1965
Born Malcolm Little evolved to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz
Invoking Malcolm’s Legacy
Malcolm, where are you
We’re losing you in our memory
Your words, your perceptions, your leadership, your spirit are trailing
Slipping behind into a vagueness
You laid out your soul and sacrificed your life
Yet, where is the soul searching in our lives, on your behalf
We’ve dimmed the light before your image We’re losing our way
You’ve not left us, Malcolm Your legacy stands in its brilliance
We’ve abandoned the guidance of your spirituality
We’ve neglected the teachings of your experiences
And we forget to call your name to keep you alive among us
Where are you, Malcolm And where are we without you
Carol Prejean Zippert
•Employment of Lorrisa Holder, Career Counselor at Greene County Career Center (10-month) * Letters of termination for “Additional Services” contracts to the following employees: (Separate Contract): Greene County High School - Janice JeamesAskew - Athletic Director; Corey Cockrell - Head Football Coach; Zaddrick SmithAssistant Football; Tracey Hunter - Head Girls track; Torethia Mitchell – Head Girls Basketball & Volleyball; Patricia Maiden – Assistant Volleyball; Rodney Wesley - Assistant Boys Basketball (JV), Head Baseball; Howard Crawford - Head Boys Basketball/Head Boys Track; Lorrisa Holder - Assistant Girls Basketball;Kirin Greene – Band Director; Paula Calligan – Dance-line Coach; Drenda Morton – Cheerleader Sponsor
•Personnel for Summer Learning program at a rate of $50 an hour for Educators and $25 00 an hour for Aides June 2-30 2025 Monday - Thursday 8:00 am -1:00 pm Eutaw Primary School: Pamela Pasteur; Pamela McGee; Keisha Williams; LaShaun Henley; Gwendolyn Webb – Aide; Mary Hobson Special Services Aide; Carla Durrett Robert Brown Middle School:Vanessa Bryant; Demetria Lyles; Talicia Williams; Raven Bryant; Felecia Smith Greene County High School-Credit Recovery: Janice Jeames Askew; Drenda Morton – Aide; Angela Harkness; Jacqueline Edwards, Custodian
* Non-renewal of the following employees: Eutaw Primary School- Shana Lucy, Third grade Teacher; Katina Mickens, Special Ed Teacher Robert Brown Middle School - Dena Jordan, 7th/8th grade Math TEAMS teacher; Cedric Murry, 7th/8th grade Business teacher; Dawn Cook, 6th grade teacher
* Personnel for CTE Camp to be paid at a rate of $40 00 per hour - June 23 - 27 2025: LaMonica Little; Shamyra Jones
•Personnel to participate in AMSTI training sessions on July 29 and 30 2025 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm with a stipend to be paid to educators at $37 50 per hour: Robert Brown Middle School - Annie Howard; Demetria Lyles; Vanessa Bryant; Akia Williams; Henry Miles; Tavaris Lacy; Breshayla Hoskins
CSFO Marquita Lennon presented the following financial snapshot for the period ending April 30, 2025 General fund balance totaled $8,116,154 66 (reconciles to the summary cash report ) Accounts payable check register totaled $322 328 95 Payroll register totaled $931,658 39 (total gross pay to include employer match items) The combined ending fund balance totaled $8,243,402 36 In operating reserves, the school system has 7 79 months in combined general fund research; 7 79 months in cash reserve All bank accounts have been reconciled Then local revenue report showed $124,171 05 in property taxes; $86 572 81 in sales taxes and $5 040 96 in other taxes all totaling $215,784 82
Superintendent Jones’ report to the board gave overviews of the various closing of school activities He also noted that the Eutaw Primary ACAP test scores were complete, but the results are still in embargo not officially released Jones proudly stated that the scholars demonstrated 100% growth improvement
SNAP
And if they push us to more than 5 percent, which is possible, I really don’t see how we could do it ” Gundlach said “And so that leaves the state in a really difficult position They could try to push people off of SNAP and there are some procedural ways that could be done under existing law because if you get the population down, the benefits go down but it’ll leave people out there hungry ”
“And so there are implications for the state budget that I’m really worried about but there are also implications for people who get SNAP benefits because if they can’t get the SNAP benefits because the state can t pay their match, then they re left hungry and they ve already cut food banks back, she continued I have no idea how Congress thinks people can feed their families if this bill passes ”
Gundlach also expressed that she views the legislation as a way to shift the blame for cutting social services away from federal lawmakers and instead pinning it on the states I think it s really upsetting that what they re basically doing is they want to cut access to SNAP, and to Medicaid, and to a number of other programs, but they don’t want Congress to have to take the heat And so they’re just pushing it to the states and they’re pushing the cost to the states and then they’re going to let the Alabama legislature or the governor have to decide who gets hurt and who doesn t, and that s pretty awful, Gundlach said Gundlach also lambasted the Republicans’ explicit desire to slash programs like SNAP and Medicaid as a vehicle for financing further tax cuts for the ultra-rich
“Of course that s the the biggest factor here is [Republicans] have got this bill that extends the tax cuts that were passed eight years ago, which are cuts that disproportionately benefit the richest people in the country: millionaires and billionaires I mean it really is a billionaire tax cut,” Gundlach said “It would extend those tax cuts, but they’ve gotta pay for it under Congress’ rules so how do you pay for it? Well you could pay for it by increasing taxes on other people increasing taxes on the rich and not giving them these tax cuts, or you can cut benefit programs for the poor They re choosing to cut food assistance for hungry families and hungry children and health care for the sick and the disabled in order to give tax cuts to billionaires and it’s pretty awful It’s pretty
deplorable ” In 2024, over 750,000 Alabamians 15 percent of the state s total population received SNAP benefits SNAP also brought an average of 115,000 Alabamians, including 51,000 children, above the poverty line each year between 2015 and 2019
“The people who are on SNAP are disproportionately families with children in the household They are disproportionately the elderly and the disabled and are just very low-income people And a lot of them are, you know, the working poor people who are working 20 hours a week as a cashier and are working hard to support their families
Those are the people who are going to pay the cost for this,” Gundlach noted
Beyond the immediate impact which reducing SNAP benefits would have on poorer Alabamians, Gundlach also highlighted the downstream consequences which these cuts could have on local businesses and the state economy Currently, around 5,000 retail locations are authorized to sell food to SNAP beneficiaries in Alabama
“Between [SNAP and Medicaid] we ve got a really big population of Alabama that gets U S benefits, and they spend those SNAP benefits at grocery stores The National Grocers Association and the Alabama Grocers Association are very concerned because they represent the little independent grocery stores, and it’s those independents that are most dependent on SNAP expenditures ” Gundlach noted
So the less SNAP money that gets spent at those grocery stores that means little bitty towns are going to lose their Piggly Wiggly, they re going to lose their independents even Walmarts are going to get hurt,” she continued “Those are jobs, those are locally owned businesses that employ local people and they’re going to run the risk of having to lay people off or closing for good leaving the whole community without a grocery store Same thing would be true with Medicaid, they spend those benefits at doctor s offices and hospitals and pharmacies If we cut people off of Medicaid, we re losing rural hospitals ”
With Republican in-fighting over Trump’s budget package casting uncertainty on which domestic policy proposals will ultimately become law Gundlach said she simply cannot predict whether or not the proposed SNAP cuts will actually take effect Regardless, she said that Alabama Arise will continue to push back against such policies
“Alabama Arise and all of our partners all over the state are really working to engage our congressional delegation to understand how serious this would be for Alabama And that s true all over the country Gundlach said
Now that it has passed out of the House Agriculture committee, the legislation to cut SNAP is now being considered by the House Budget Committee where it must first pass before it can see a full floor vote in the chamber
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Fosters, AL: Congratulations are in order for newlyweds Aeriel Winn and LeZyon Laurence LaGarde The happy couple was married on April 26th at The Villa in Fosters, Alabama The couple brought tears to the eyes of their closest friends and family as they exchanged hand written vows and professed their love for one another Guests were able to enjoy delicious hors devours like lobster rolls and philly cheesesteak turnovers and signature cocktails during happy hour The star of the menu was the lamb chops and mac and cheese station served during reception It was an event to remember as everyone celebrated the beautiful couple all night long. The newly crowned Mrs is the daughter of Luther Winn III and Annette Head Spencer She is the granddaughter of Luther and Annie Winn; and Annie Head The groom is the son of Daphne Long and LeZyon Louis LaGarde; and the grandson of Clarence and Marion Huggins The newlyweds plan to honeymoon in Greece later this year
Garria and Althenia Spencer celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary After 50 Years, We Still Do
Gr eene County Retir ees Association holds annual luncheon
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The Greene County Education Retirees Association Annual luncheon meeting was held Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 2:00 pm at Cajun Cafe Eutaw AL
Greetings were given by President Loydleettee J Wabbington and Superintendent Dr Corey Jones Devotional reading provided by Mrs Alfretta Crawford with a song and prayer by Mrs Bessie U Means A Memorial Tribute was done by Mrs Severe Snoddy-Strode with lighting of candles and reading of a poem, :Memories Forever"
The special guest was Honorable Jonathan "Joe" Benison, Sheriff of Greene County Sheriff Benison stated that he will continue to embark upon the fight for what is right, nothing personal or political, but what is right He stressed that he is at the disposal of all citizens of Greene County He gave some important information on telephone fraud/scam and domestic violence His staff member Mrs Emma Jackson, passed out gift bags from the Sheriff's office Ms Kinsten Wearbon Alabama State Director of Impact Americorps was a speaker/presenter from Birmingham, AL Mrs Geraldine Walton gave a report of the AERA An-
nual District meeting of May 29, 2025 in Montgomery, Al Greene County Education Retirees Association received the AERA Community Award for outstanding achievement - Category VII - 2024-2025, received a Resolution and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Greene County Career Center by Mrs Teresa Atkins, GCCC Director Mrs Marva Smith Coordinator of Adopt- A School, gave updates of the activities/programs that the GCERA participated in Recognitions off birthdays and door prizes were exchanged Everyone enjoyed their delicious, tasty lunch at Cajun Cafe
The gala event celebrating the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Garria and Althenia Spencer, of Union AL, was held Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Eutaw Activity Center The couple’s theme: After 50 Years, We Still Do sealed the cherished bond they still share, in times of laughter and tears, mourning and healing, but forever together.
Groom Garria is escorted by his daughter Rhoda; Bride Althenia is escorted by sons Kelvin and Derrick Ms Marilyn Sanford served as Toastmistress; Mr Marvin Turner provided musical selections Children, grandchildren, siblings and friends shared vignettes of love and care doted on them by two extraordinary people, Garria and Althenia Spencer The room was adorned in black and gold, a magnificent display of art decor, compliments of Ms. Latosha Johnson and family.
A delicious meal was prepared and served by the family
A contagious joy emanated for all in attendance
Eutaw Housing Authority extends a ppr eciation for Black Gir ls Dr eam Confer ence
Eutaw Housing Authority Enrichment Program would like to thank West Alabama Action Group, Inc for the donation to help support our efforts to attend the Black Girls Dream Conference to be held on June 6,7,8, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Your donation will help us expose low-income children and families to positive workshops and experiences designed to activate, motivate, innovate, and rejuvenate Thanks for helping us realize that our DREAM can become our REALITY Ms Mollie Rowe serves as Executive Director at Eutaw Housing Authority
Tombigbee RC&D Council’s 2026 grant cycle will begin on April 1st-June 30th 2025! To submit applications please access the Grant Application and Information section under our Grants tab at www tombigbeercd org/grant-guidelines/ We will be using Foundant for our application forms and reimbursement forms again and this software requires our applicants to create an account with Foundant before you can complete an application Organizations eligible for consideration must be registered as 501C3 not-for-profit entities, units, or sub-units of government Projects must take place in one or more of the eight counties served by the Tombigbee RC&D Council: Bibb Fayette Greene Hale Lamar Pickens Sumter or Tuscaloosa Detailed grant guidelines from the Tombigbee RC&D Council can also be found on our website It is important to note that all grants awarded operate on a reimbursement-only basis; funds are disbursed upon project completion We look forward to working with our grantees this FY26 grant season!
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Town of Boligee will hold a public hearing on June 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Boligee Town Hall, 17404 CR 20, Boligee, AL 35443 to discuss the Town’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program The Town of Boligee is interested in obtaining all citizens’ input on community development needs with the Town limits Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and others allowed by law At least 51% of the funds must be used to benefit low and moderate-income persons The Town is proposing to apply for $400 000 in funding for a playground All citizens are encouraged to attend in order to comment on the proposed activities No displacement of persons will be proposed For more information, or if you require special accommodations at the hearing, please contact Sharon Washington, Town Clerk, at (205) 336-8531
GCCC staf f shower ed with a ppr eciation
Greene County Career Center is so grateful to our Adopt-A-School partner, the Greene County Retired Teachers Association, for showering our teachers with love during Teacher Appreciation Week Your thoughtful gifts and continued support mean the world to us Thank you for reminding our educators how valued and appreciated they truly are
St. John Chur ch lifts all mother s on Mother’s Day
St John Missionary Baptist Church held their annual Mother ’s Day Program May 11, 2025 Awards were presented to the Mother of the Church / the Oldest Mother of the Church Sis Opal McMillian, 1st Lady Sis Tiffany Lavender and the Youngest
Mother, Sis Natalie Hunter (shown sitting)
Mother ’s Day celebrates honored mothers and those who are just like mothers to us It was a day to thank them for their love, care, and support throughout the years Youth
recited poems and inspirational music was rendered
A message of God’s love brought three souls to confess Christ and be baptized and one to be christened next meeting, Sunday, May 25, at 10:30 St John hosts Sunday
School every Sunday beginning at 10:00 a m Worship service every 2nd and 4th Sunday beginning at 11:00 a m All are welcome to come and fellowship Rev Michael Lavender is church pastor
Mayor and City Council honor Ms. Faye Tyr ee
The Mayor and City Council acknowledged Ms. Faye Tyree for her steadfast commitment and dedication to supporting the Eutaw Police Department in any capacity possible, whether it is advocating on their behalf at regularly attended council meetings or commending their community efforts
National Police Week May 11-17
In commemoration of National Police Week, we pay tribute to our Police Department and Chief Tommy Johnson for their selfless service. Our department's commitment to community safety is reflected in their tireless dedication and focus, and we extend our sincerest appreciation If you meet one of our officers, kindly extend your gratitude and acknowledge their vital role in ensuring public safety
The Housing Authority of Greene County is seeking Assistant Housing Manager
To assist the Housing Manager in all phases of housing development administration as assigned including but not limited to: resident counseling, site inspections, implementing local departmental procedures and policies; and the use of tact and judgment and initiative in solving operational and property related problems; assisting with the application process in determining eligibility, monitoring and ensuring compliance with dwelling lease agreements; assist with management of rental programs In the absence of the Housing Manager the Assistant Manager will assume all responsibilities associated with carrying out the mission and goals of the properties
All interested parties must mail resumes and applications to Housing Authority of Greene County attention: Executive Director at P O Box 389, Eutaw, Alabama 35462
You can pick-up applications at 429 W M Branch Hgts Eutaw, Alabama 35462 Hours: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High school degree or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Public housing programs principles of organization, administration, and budgeting
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of one (1) year related experience in multi-family property management or related administrative areas, low-income tax credits, real estate marketing, rent collections, leasing of units,execution of lease
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellent oral and written communications abilities
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Shown above L to R: Sis Lois Butchee, Mary Hill, Pastor Michael Lavender, Sis Jannie Hicks; Sitting Natalie Hunter, Opal McMillian, and 1st Lady Tiffany Lavender
Proposals will be rated according to the following criteria:
Experience with the Community Development Block Grant Program-30 points
Professional qualifications-20 points
Knowledge and familiarity with the community-20 points
Experience with Federally funded projects-20 points
Cost of services to be provided 10 points
These proposals are being requested in accordance with 2 CFR 200 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FEDERAL AWARDS and the modified” Common Rule as adopted by the State of Alabama A contract will be awarded to the qualified applicant whose proposal is determined to be the most appropriate The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposal process
Envelopes containing proposals must be sealed and labeled on the outside as follows: “Statement of Qualifications for Grant Administration Services Town of Boligee Community Development Block Grant” and be mailed or hand-delivered to Sharon Washington, Town Clerk, Town of Boligee 17404 CR 20 Boligee AL 35443
All proposals shall contain original signatures facsimile copies will not be accepted Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday June 5, 2025 The Town of Boligee is an Equal Opportunity Employer Funding for this project will be provided by the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development Com-
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munity Development Block Grant program and all applicable federal requirements shall be met Minority and women owned business enterprises, as well as Section 3 persons and businesses are encouraged to submit proposals All firms shall be active in sam gov
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Boligee is soliciting statements of qualifications from qualified firms and individuals interested in providing professional services related to the preparation and implementation of a Community Development Block Grant funds available from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
ENGINEERING SERVICES: These tasks shall include but not be limited to assistance with preparation of a grant application to be submitted to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and then if the grant is awarded by ADECA, the level and scope of services to be provided by the consultant will be determined by the Town A lump sum fixed price fee will be required
Engineering services for all stages of design bidding and construction of the project are required Examples of services which firm must be prepared and qualified to provide shall include but not be limited to the following: The preparation of all necessary construction plans and specifications, the preparation of all bid documents and supervision of the bidding process that is consistent with Local State and
Federal regulations, the provision of on-site resident inspection services during the construction process in addition to regular progress reports to the Town At the completion of construction the project engineer shall conduct a final construction inspection and issue a final certificate of completion
As-built drawings shall be delivered to the Town Statements of qualifications will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of the following criteria:
Knowledge of the CDBG program- 20 points
Resources and availability- 20 points
Experience of proposed personnel- 20 points
Understanding and familiarity with the needs and environment of the community20 points
Previous experience in working with locality or localities similar to Boligee20 points
Total possible points to be achieved: 100
These statements of qualificiations are being requested in accordance with 2 CFR 200 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS, and the “modified Common Rule as adopted by the State of Alabama A contract will be awarded to the qualified applicant whose statement of qualificaiton is determined to be the most appropriate The Town reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the qualifications solicitation process
Envelopes containing statements of qualifications must be sealed and labeled on the outside as follows: “Statement of Qualifications for Engineering Serv-
ices Town of Boligee Community Development Block Grant and be mailed or hand-delivered to Sharon Washington Town Clerk Town of Boligee, 17404 CR 20, Boligee AL 35443 All proposals shall contain original signatures, facsimile copies will not be accepted Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday June 5, 2025 All statements of qualifications will be evaluated and an award decision will be made by the Town of Boligee The Town of Boligee is an Equal Opportunity Employer Funding for this project will be provided by the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program and all applicable federal requirements shall be met Minority and women owned business enterprises, as well as Section 3 persons and businesses are encouraged to submit statements of qualifications All firms shall be active in sam gov Hattie Samuels Mayor Town of Boligee
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LEGAL NOTICE
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This notice will appear for three (3) consecutive weeks beginning on April 30, 2025 and ending on May 14 2025 All claims shall be filed at 611 Helen Keller Blvd Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 during this period
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